There’s an interesting little phrase in Galatians 3:27 that tells us an amazing truth and should comfort us and convict us at the same time. It explains why God is able to accept us into His presence, and it reminds us that we have a great responsibility to live in such a way that rightfully …
Tag: Righteousness
The Adultery Test
How would you feel about taking an adultery test? In Numbers 5:11-31, there is a passage specifically addressed to women that describes how a woman could be found guilty or innocent if her husband had jealous thoughts about her and suspected she was having an affair. The process involved bringing the woman in question before …
Are You Righteous?
Are you righteous? Proverbs 1-9 is an invitation to live wisely and follow the commands of God. These passages compare the benefit of wisdom against the foolishness and folly of rejecting God’s ways. Proverbs 10 appears to open a second section, and switches topics. For the next nine chapters, we will contrast the upright/righteous man …
Is it important that a child obeys his parents?
Did you ever watch Sesame Street? Every episode included a lesson on “same/different.” They began with a version of a little chorus, “One of these things is not like the other.” They showed four pictures, and by the end of the song, you had to pick which item didn’t belong. As an adult, it was …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [12.07.19]
Have you ever watched as a fireman held a firehose pumping water at full blast? Now imagine trying to drink from it. That’s how it felt today as I read through Romans 3-8. Trying to choose what to share with you is like condensing Niagara Falls down to a teaspoon! In these chapters, God’s word …
The Way Of The Word 